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Monreale - Wikipedia
Monreale (/ ˌ m ɒ n r i ˈ æ l /; Italian pronunciation: [monreˈaːle]; Sicilian: Murriali [3]) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in Sicily, Southern Italy. It is located on the slope of Monte Caputo, overlooking the very fertile valley called "La Conca d'oro" (the Golden Shell), a production area of orange, olive ...

Monreale, Sicily: travel guide for Monreale town and cathedral
Monreale is a pleasant town and as you wander around you often get great views over Palermo, the coast and the fertile Conca d'Ora valley with its groves of olive, orange and almond trees.

Monreale Cathedral - Wikipedia
Monreale Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova di Monreale; Duomo di Monreale) is a Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily. One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture, it was begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily and is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.

Monreale - the Cathedral (Duomo) - Wonders of Sicily - SICILIA
"Monreale" is a contraction of monte-reale, "royal mountain". The outsides of the principal doorways and their pointed arches are magnificently enriched with carving and colored inlay, a curious combination of three styles - Norman-French, Byzantine and Arab.

Visiting Monreale Cathedral In Sicily, The Complete Guide
Monreale Cathedral is the world’s most famous Norman cathedral and Sicily’s most beautiful church. It’s a jaw dropping architectural marvel slathered from floor to ceiling with glittering Byzantine mosaics.

Things to Do in Monreale
Things to Do in Monreale, Italy: See Tripadvisor's 18,979 traveler reviews and photos of Monreale tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. We have reviews of the best places to see in Monreale.

What to see in Monreale – Visit a world heritage site - Top Secret Sicily
Monreale is located not far from Palermo, from which it can be visited by buses that leave about every hour from Piazza Indipendenza. It was founded by i Normans in the eleventh century and their kings spent their free time there, away from the hectic life of Palermo.

Monreale | Sicily, Italy, Map, & History | Britannica
Monreale, town and archiepiscopal see, northwestern Sicily, Italy, on the slope of Monte (mount) Caputo overlooking the valley of the Conca d’Oro (Golden Shell), just inland from Palermo. The town grew up around an important Benedictine monastery, chartered in 1174 and richly endowed by its.

Guide to Monreale, Sicily - The Thinking Traveller
Learn about the history of one of the world's most stunning architectural treasures, The Duomo in Monreale and the stunning mosaic carved columns.

Monreale, a town between past and present - italoamericano.org
Monreale is known for its rich history and for its beautiful cathedral, a mesmerizing artistic mix that brings together Byzantine, Arab and Norman traditions. Newsletter Marketplace

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